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ENSIFERUM: 'One Man Army' Video Released

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will release their new album, "One Man Army", on February 24, 2015 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded between September and November at Astia Studio in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. "One Man Army" digip...

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MIKE PORTNOY Launches First Full-On Metal Project, Lays Down 'Most Brutal Drum Performance' Of His Career

Drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) has launched his first full-on metal project. He writes on Facebook: "I just laid down the most brutal drum performance of my career! Picture 'Angel Of Death' [SLAYER] meets 'Dyers Eve' [METALLICA]… I FINALLY ha...

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ANNIHILATOR To Be Rejoined By Singer COBURN PHARR For 70000 TONS OF METAL Performances

ANNIHILATOR mastermind Jeff Waters has invited the band's former vocalist, Coburn Pharr, to feature in their performances when the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise sails to Jamaica in January 2015. Pharr was lead vocalist on ANNIHILATOR's critically acclaimed and best-selling 1990 release "Never, Neverlan...

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ENSIFERUM: 'One Man Army' Album Cover Artwork Unveiled

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will release their new album, "One Man Army", on February 24, 2015 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded between September and November at Astia Studio in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. Says ENSIFERUM bassi...

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DORO Joined By BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH, JEFF WATERS, JEAN BEAUVOIR, LEATHER LEONE At NYC Show (Video)

Reigning queen of metal Doro Pesch kicked off the North American leg of her "30 Years Strong & Proud" anniversary tour on October 10 in Wisconsin. The German singer has rocked ten venues so far, including New York City's Gramercy Theater on October 20, where she was joined by a host of special g...

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DORO To Be Joined By BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH, JEFF WATERS, JEAN BEAUVOIR, LEATHER LEONE At NYC Show

Reigning queen of metal Doro Pesch kicked off the North American leg of her "30 Years Strong & Proud" anniversary tour this past Friday, October 10 in Wisconsin. The German singer is scheduled to rock eleven venues, including New York City's Gramercy Theater on October 20, where she will be join...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: 'I Don't Progress As A Songwriter That Much'

Greg Prato of Songfacts recently conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Waters of Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Songfacts: How does the last ANNIHILATOR album, "Feast", compare to previous ANNIHILATOR albums in terms of songwriting? Jeff Waters: Hmm. Tha...

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MIKE PORTNOY Has No Regrets About Leaving DREAM THEATER

In a brand new interview with Rocksverige.se, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) was asked if he had any regrets in his life, personal or musical. "I don't think I do," Mike replied. "I think there's a difference between regret and… Let me rephra...

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MIKE PORTNOY On Possibility Of Reunion With DREAM THEATER: 'If I Was A Betting Man, I Wouldn't Put Money On It'

In the latest issue of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) was asked by TESSERACT's Jay Postones what the chances are of Portnoy ever playing with DREAM THEATER again. "If I was a betting man, I wouldn't put money on...

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ANNIHILATOR Talks To France's TV ROCK LIVE (Video)

TV Rock Live conducted an interview with Jeff Waters and Dave Padden of Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR at this year's Hellfest, which was held June 20-22 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. ANNIHILATOR's latest album, "Feast", was re-released as a limited edition featuring re-...

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MIKE PORTNOY Admonishes Fan For Showing Up To Signing Wearing MANGINI-Era DREAM THEATER Shirt

**UPDATE**: Mike Portnoy posted the following message on his Facebook page earlier tonight: "Once again everyone's got their panties in a bundle and have taken a post of mine and turned it into sensationalized 'news'....ugh! "Look...it's as simple as this: do what you want, say what you want, listen...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Speaks To PROJECT ALPHA TV At HELLFEST (Video)

Project Alpha TV conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters at this year's Hellfest, which was held June 20-22 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. ANNIHILATOR's latest album, "Feast", was re-released as a limited edition featuring re-recorded ANNIHILATOR classics o...

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MIKE PORTNOY Speaks To ZRockR Magazine (Video)

Jon Mills of ZRockR Magazine conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) before THE WINERY DOGS' May 31 performance at Vamp'D in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER more th...

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ANNIHILATOR: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of ANNIHILATOR's June 6 performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden can be seen below. ANNIHILATOR's latest album, "Feast", was re-released as a limited edition featuring re-recorded ANNIHILATOR classics on CD and the full Wacken Open Air festival show on D...

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MIKE PORTNOY Talks PANTERA In New Audio Interview

John Doan of MusicFrenzy.net conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB). You can now listen to the chat at this location. Asked about the role PANTERA has played in his professional and personal life, Portnoy said: "I've loved...